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"1 in 50 Albanians in Britain is in prison"/ Rama challenges Farage: Absurd, let's bring facts

2025-06-28 08:41:00, Politikë CNA

"1 in 50 Albanians in Britain is in prison"/ Rama challenges Farage:

Prime Minister Edi Rama, through a post on the X platform, responded to the statements of British MP Nigel Farage.

A day ago, the British MP said that 1 in 50 Albanians in Britain are in prison.

Rama writes in his status that Farage's claim about these figures is absurd.

Rama further challenged Farage, vowing that if these figures turn out to be accurate, he will return all immigrants to Albania.

Otherwise, Rama writes, the British MP will receive an invitation to Albania and when someone insults Albanians again, he will be the first to refute the statements.

 

Rama's status

 

 

Oops… Mr. Nigel Farage himself challenged me on the facts!

What an honor — for a “giant man,” as he described me (considering, of course, that I come from a “small country”) — to catch the attention of the undisputed master of titular politics in Britain.

He said — and I'm quoting him:

"Let me tell you something, Mr. Rama: do you know that one in 50 Albanians in Britain is in prison? So show some goodwill and take them all back tomorrow, because this is hypocrisy."

Well, Mr. Farage — let me answer you with something that is not so common in your style: real numbers.

Your claim that “one in 50 Albanians in Britain is in prison” is not fact. It is absurd. A classic post-Brexit playbook: “If it sounds scary, then it must be true.”

But when you look at the real data — it’s a surprise! Even if we were to assume that every Albanian in prison is actually guilty (although many are there because of an unfair and outdated visa system), the crime rate among Albanians in the UK would not be higher than that of the British population — it is likely to be lower.

And since we both seem to value "goodwill" and can't stand "hypocrisy," I have a simple proposal for you:

Let's bring both sides to the table with the facts. If your "1 in 50" claim turns out to be correct — I publicly commit to taking them all back. Not for show, but I commit publicly.

But if it turns out that your figure is just tabloid fuel, then there's no need for an apology. No need for drama. Instead, you'll even get an invitation to come to Albania — as an honored guest.

You will receive real sunshine, real hospitality, and even more real facts — about Albania and Albanians. And all I will ask of you in return is a small, simple pledge: that the next time someone slanders Albanians, you will be the first to tell them to stop.

What do you say then? A fact check for a total deportation — or for a couple of vacations, among the warmest people you'll ever meet.

Come on, Nigel. Even if you lose in fact-checking, you win a whole nation of friends for life.

I look forward to your response./ CNA





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